riot — a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈraɪət/
Example Sentences
- My mom started a riot when she found out I ate all her hidden chocolates.
- The food riot at the cafeteria ended when they brought out pizza.
- The government declared martial law to control the widespread riots.
riot
NOUN[/ˈraɪət/]
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd
An angry crowd starts a violent riot in the city streets
The pilot's flight turns the riot quiet.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle French riote, originally meaning 'noisy dispute' or 'tumultuous gathering'. Over time, the semantic meaning evolved to denote violent public disturbance or uncontrolled mob action.
Breakdown
Middle French riote (noisy gathering, quarrel) developed into modern English riot, with the meaning intensifying from general commotion to organized violent disorder.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom started a riot when she found out I ate all her hidden chocolates.”
“The food riot at the cafeteria ended when they brought out pizza.”
“The government declared martial law to control the widespread riots.”
“Social media played a significant role in organizing the peaceful protest before it turned into a riot.”
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